Sweet Diana Unknown Cuttings for Postage - 12/17/14 Cuttings all gone

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nycfig

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Posted 1418627939 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Hello everyone. It's that time again. My Sweet Diana Unknown had a good year. She gave us lots of delicious figs and air layers that everyone (Even the tree rats!) enjoyed. She's all trimmed up and the cuttings are ready to go. Going to try and keep the costs down for everyone and do 5 or 6 6"-10" cuttings for $5. PayPal UpstateFigs@aol.com. Please PayPal as "Friends & Family". PM your address. Sweet Diana Unknown has been in the ground for 6 years here in Staten Island, NY, Zone 7a. Last year was going to be the final time that I protect her for the winter but going to do it one more time due to the polar vortex. She did not experience any dieback but she did put on fruit later than normal. The parent tree belongs to a neighbor across the street and it is also in ground. The tree originally came from Italy 36+ years ago (Don't know the region) and has grown to two stories high. It is very hardy and has never been covered for the winter. She toughed out the polar vortex like a champ. Sweet Diana Unknown grows like a weed. She produces 2 crops of small purplish figs that are very, very sweet. The pulp is strawberry red and has just the right amount of juice. She has a nice texture with a thin skin and no seed crunch. She's probably a variety of Celeste but don't know for sure. Here are some pictures from this year and last. Update 12/16/14 10:00AM EST: Wow! Great response! 30 packs accounted for. 2 left. The next 2 that PayPal will get them. Update 12/17/14 10:00AM EST: Did a recount. 28 accounted for. 4 left. Packages are going out this afternoon. Update 12/17/14 8:30PM EST: Cuttings all gone. __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

rcantor

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Posted 1418630769	Reply with quote #2

This is a great one for those of you learning to root. She roots very easily and grows vigorously. I'm hoping to taste the figs this year. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

zone5figger

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Posted 1418639512	Reply with quote #3

Nice of you to make these available, thanks! __________________ Jesse- zone 5, 1000' elevation

bigmike

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Posted 1418647117	Reply with quote #4

Thanks so much! PayPal sent. __________________ USDA Hardiness Zone 8, Central Texas Fig `till the End!

waynea

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Posted 1418657182	Reply with quote #5

They look really nice and sweet, nice generous offer.

nycfig

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Posted 1418658113	Reply with quote #6

Thank you, everyone for the kind words! :) __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

bigbadbill

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Posted 1418666742	Reply with quote #7

Very kind, thanks for the offer! __________________ SE Pa, zone 6b https://www.facebook.com/offthebeatenpathnurseries

NativeSun

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Posted 1418669940	Reply with quote #8

I will paypal you when I am home from work . THANK YOU! James __________________ James, North Florida zone 9A

Frankallen

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Posted 1418680724	Reply with quote #9

Can't wait for mine to bear fruit! I have 3 small trees! These cuttings are some of the most aggressive I have rooted so far! Get them while you can ! : ) __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

bigbadbill

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Posted 1418681179	Reply with quote #10

Hi Frank, When did you root them? The thing that made me go for this variety was the seemingly fast growth rate. I was wondering if you'd had a season's growth estimate or if it was just a quick root and shoot this current fall. Thanks __________________ SE Pa, zone 6b https://www.facebook.com/offthebeatenpathnurseries

Frankallen

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Posted 1418682321 · Edited	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by bigbadbill Hi Frank, When did you root them? The thing that made me go for this variety was the seemingly fast growth rate. I was wondering if you'd had a season's growth estimate or if it was just a quick root and shoot this current fall. Thanks I probably rooted them about Feb?...this year. I put grow lights on them during late Winter and early Spring. This last Spring I transferred them to 1 gal pots and kept them and all my others on my back deck, which is shaded about half the time.....This early Fall one of the babies had 2 figs on it and I pulled them off, seemed the thing to do when they are small babies. I waited until the around April 10 to put them outside ( safe from freezes in my area)........And yes they are small trees now and they are asleep....Hope this helps! __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

PhilaGardener

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Posted 1418691713	Reply with quote #12

Hi Danny! Thanks for your generosity in sharing Sweet Diana Uk. PM and Paypal on the way! __________________ Philadelphia Gardener Near Philly, but winters still feeling like Zone 6!

luigiwu

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Posted 1418706243	Reply with quote #13

I intend to containerize them. Will their vigorous growth mean they wont do well in pots? __________________ New to figs! Container gardening in NY, Zone 7 Wishlist: Ronde de Bordeaux \| Violet de Bordeaux \| Negronne \| Valle Negra

nycfig

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Posted 1418830648	Reply with quote #14

There's still a few left. Going to the Post Office in a little. __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

waynea

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Posted 1418843388	Reply with quote #15

Welcome to the forum Philip. Just a heads up, I personally would email or PM my address to forum members because this forum is visited by nonmembers or anyone searching the net can have access to your information. Just my opinion.

phil0430

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Posted 1418843857	Reply with quote #16

Quote: Originally Posted by waynea Welcome to the forum Philip. Just a heads up, I personally would email or PM my address to forum members because this forum is visited by nonmembers or anyone searching the net can have access to your information. Just my opinion. Thank you, Will edit the message. __________________ PY

phil0430

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Posted 1418844121	Reply with quote #17

Dear Danny, If you have any cutting available, can you spare couple?. Thank you. phil0430 __________________ PY

nycfig

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Posted 1418846430	Reply with quote #18

Philip - Check your Private Messages. __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

NativeSun

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Posted 1418864586	Reply with quote #19

PM Sent your way if you have any remaining... __________________ James, North Florida zone 9A

nycfig

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Posted 1418866987	Reply with quote #20

Great response! All packages are accounted for. Most went out in the mail today. The rest will go on Friday. Everyone that paid through PayPal will receive cuttings. Enjoy! __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

ChrisK

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Posted 1418869666	Reply with quote #21

Hey Danny, great offer on a very nice tree! Do You think we might have the same variety? Mine was bought as a BT but I know it is not one! I was suspecting and it has been suggested by others that it is a Celeste but looking at Your pics and description they look kinda close to call ! I don t have a leaf pic but they look very close to yours and of the same size ,some ,12 to 14 inches across! Thanks for your time and any comment is appreciated! (My figs picked a bit early to beat the aerial assault but still very sweet!) Attached Images image.jpg (60.77 KB, 31 views) image.jpg (132.41 KB, 32 views) image.jpg (54.69 KB, 34 views) image.jpg (65.84 KB, 30 views) __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

nycfig

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Posted 1418871807	Reply with quote #22

Chris - Looks like a Celeste variant. Neck looks a little longer than Sweet Diana Unknown. How old is the tree? __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

ChrisK

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Posted 1418873229	Reply with quote #23

I ve had it for four years and it was about three when I bought it! 1 1/4 caliper two trunks! Planted inground the day I bought it made it through last years winter without a hickop! I actually bought two and are identical growing 9 feet apart! Very happy with them! __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

ChrisK

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Posted 1418873821	Reply with quote #24

Last winter I rooted a few cuttings for friends and they got to about 5 feet tall and 3/4 to 1 inch cal by August! Here s some other pics I have of the fruit! I was calling it southern brown T after some pics I saw that resembled it! Figs can be deceiving ! Lol Attached Images image.jpg (69.47 KB, 20 views) image.jpg (57.00 KB, 21 views) __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

MnMsMom9902

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Posted 1418877988	Reply with quote #25

Quote: Originally Posted by nycfig Great response! All packages are accounted for. Most went out in the mail today. The rest will go on Friday. Everyone that paid through PayPal will receive cuttings. Enjoy! Thanks Danny! You rock!!! __________________ Linda California, zone 9B Rooting: just about ready to try...

nycfig

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Posted 1419038836	Reply with quote #26

You're welcome, Shailesh. Enjoy! __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

mtabby

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Posted 1419047725	Reply with quote #27

Thank you so much for the generous cuttings, Danny! They look great! __________________ Fiona Virginia zone 8a Vermont zone 4 Wish list: Ronde de Bordeaux, Violette de Bordeaux

bigbadbill

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Posted 1419049018	Reply with quote #28

Thanks for the cuttings, Danny. I can't wait to try them out. __________________ SE Pa, zone 6b https://www.facebook.com/offthebeatenpathnurseries

nycfig

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Posted 1419051731	Reply with quote #29

Glad you like them. You're welcome. Enjoy! __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

jenn42

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Posted 1419119451	Reply with quote #30

Very nice cuttings arrived today! Thank you Danny! I can't wait till spring :) __________________ Jenn Austin, TX Zone 8b Wish List: CDD, Bryant-Dark Unknown, Red Lebanese, ORoarke, Calvert Will hopefully have cuttings to trade next year as my yearlings mature

bigmike

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Posted 1419128900	Reply with quote #31

Just received my cuttings today! Thanks so much Danny. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! __________________ USDA Hardiness Zone 8, Central Texas Fig `till the End!

PhilaGardener

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Posted 1419301535	Reply with quote #32

Thank you, Danny! The cuttings arrived in the mail late this afternoon. Sweet Diana unk. has another good home! Happy Holidays! __________________ Philadelphia Gardener Near Philly, but winters still feeling like Zone 6!

bigfig

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Posted 1419303265	Reply with quote #33

yes danny thank you ,got them yesterday very nice ..merry christmas __________________ Wish list :vasilika sika,,JH Adriaticand common french Joe New Jersey 6a

nycfig

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Posted 1419306944	Reply with quote #34

You're all very welcome. Have fun rooting. Happy Holidays! __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

brianm

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Posted 1419366261	Reply with quote #35

Thank you they look great __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra,UC Davis Black Ischia, Maltese Raven

MnMsMom9902

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Posted 1419371686	Reply with quote #36

I just got the cutting in the mail today. Thank you Danny! I have read several of the postings on rooting. This will be my very 1st time rooting anything. I hope to have beginner's luck and succeed!!! __________________ Linda California, zone 9B Rooting: just about ready to try...

nycfig

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Posted 1419375433	Reply with quote #37

This is a great variety to start with, Linda. Good luck! __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

rcantor

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Posted 1419384557	Reply with quote #38

If you look closely where the root has split the bark to come out you'll see a little red "S" under there. That's how great this variety is at rooting. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

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